1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1750 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Alpine A 110 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
Model | A 110 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 88 L |